Best Taco Salad Recipe at Home | Ground Beef, Chicken & More

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Chop all your veggies and store them in bowls in the fridge.

In a pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring often.

Drain the excess oil and add taco seasoning + ½ cup of water. Stir well.

In a separate pan, heat oil and lightly fry your flour tortillas to make taco salad shells.

Assemble your salad: tortilla base, taco meat, veggies, cheese, and sour cream!

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